Monday, January 17, 2011

Close Enough?

So back to redecorating my room, which I swear will probably be a year-long project because we cannot make a decision. (Or I fall in love and Tommy's inner-designer comes out and he decides notsomuch.)

Tommy nixed the fabric headboard. What??? (Well, I could get it if I really wanted it and if it was cheap, but basically he wasn't in love like I was. I was already dreaming about it!) He wants a wood bed because he thinks it will last longer and won't get dirty and collect hair with the dogs. (I do have to admit that he may have a point there. You should see my bedskirt. Well, it is currently cleaned and ironed, but about 2 weeks ago you should have seen my bedskirt.)

Well, I found a bed I really liked that was wood at Pottery Barn. He actually really liked it, too. But as you all know Pottery Barn furniture = my unborn child's college tuition (and I mean this in a completely hypothetical way - I am not with child that is currently unborn), which to me would totally be worth it.

So here is the bed I love from PB:

Yesterday I decided to go out shopping with my mom to see if we could find something better/similar and we came across this at Dillard's.Not as beautiful, but about $1200 cheaper. Thoughts? Also, what in the world would I do with the side pieces and dressers? I don't want them to all match and frankly, the ones that much this set are not attractive. As mentioned previously, this project will probably be never ending. :)

16 comments:

I'm in the process of making my own fabric headboard with burlap - it's super cheap and looks great! Until we can afford to buy all new furniture I'm going this route. I like what youve picked out though! Good luck!

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Reichel finds the expensive look {such as PB} for a lot less. It's amazing what she finds. In fact, she has found a similar bed to the Crate & Barrel one you posted a while back. I think you'll enjoy it and will help you in your search!

Hi Katie – I think the Dillards bed is just as nice as the PB bed, plus you can’t beat the difference in price!Good luck with decorating! I will be in re-decorating mode in about 8.5 months (when I move into my fiancé’s house), so you will probably be seeing some similar posts from me in the future… = )

I like them both! Honestly, you could have told me the Dillards one was the PB one and I would have liked it better... maybe if you just tell yourself that it'll work?! :) I like mismatched furniture in bedrooms, I think it adds character.